Excellent Scandi drama

⭑⭑⭑⭑  I've been questing after the Wisting tv series, having missed it when it originally aired here in the UK, and was thrilled to see this, the second novel of the book series. I haven't read any previous Wisting novels but enjoyed it as much as if I had known all the characters from the beginning.

I have a knee-jerk attraction to any Scandi drama, especially if it involves some form of mystery. As a genre they are thoroughly atmospheric which amplifies the level of treat or menace. Here, in The Cabin, we have a couple intriguing mysteries Wisting and his intrepid crew go to great lengths to find the answers for. As I mentioned before, these characters felt comfortable and realistic from the off. There is no omnipotent baddie overseeing every step of the investigation thus keeping one step ahead. Instead, it's all very plausible and authentic.

There are a number of hooks to keep the reader involved. First, how can so much money be kept in a cabin? Second, what happened to Simon Meier? And, lastly, as facts become known, there is a creeping danger for members of the team that ratchets up the reader's anxiety. We, clearly, don't want anything bad to happen to our investigators but also really want to know what transpired. It's a delicate balance that is well handled.

I really enjoyed The Cabin and will look for more books in this series. Wisting is a no nonsense chap with solid instincts. I also found the addition of his daughter and granddaughter a nice twist to the happenings. The Cabin is a good read well worth the time.